This knitted vest takes you from winter to spring without sacrificing cosiness or style. Ideal for layering over almost everything, this timeless piece is so versatile. Wearing with dress or layering over shirts and blouses, vests can be paired with jeans, trousers and skirts to create different looks.
The Diamond Bobble Vest is knitted using 2 main colour yarns held together. Drops Kid Silk combined with Drops Karisma adds softness and a touch of luxury.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate.
Sts used: K, p, k2tog, ssk, cdd, 3/1 LPC, 3/1 RPC, 3/4 LC, bobble.
Abbreviations and st explanations are included.

MATERIALS REQUIRED
• MC 7 x 50g balls 700m or 766yds using Drops Karisma colour 04 (brown).
• MC 3 x 25g balls 630m or 689yds using Drops Kid Silk colour 15 (brown).
• CC1 - 1 x 50g, 100m or 109yds using Drops Karisma colour 48 (wine red).
• CC2 - 1 x 50g, 100m or 109yds using Drops Karisma colour 19 (white).
NB If you substitute another yarn, please check gauge (tension) and yardage.
• 1 Circular needle 3.50mm x 80cm (US 4).
• 1 Circular needle 4.50mm x 80cm (US 7).
• 1 Tapestry needle.
• 3 Markers.

MEASUREMENTS AFTER BLOCKING
One size: Fits M/L.
Vest flat width (just below armhole) - 50cm/ 19 ¾ins.
Vest length (from top of the shoulders) - 48cm/ 19ins.

GAUGE (Tension): 25 sts and 25 rows = 10cm (4ins), garment being blocked and measured over cable st pattern, using 4.50mm (US 7) needle, and Drops Lima and Drops Kid Silk held together.
NB Needle size is only a guide- if you get too many stitches for 10cm, take a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches for 10cm, take a smaller needle size. It’s very important to check your gauge (tension) before starting as working to the wrong tension will mean your garment won’t be size shown.